Obsessive compulsive disorder – ongoing unwanted/intrusive thoughts and fears that cause anxiety (obsessions) and a need to carry out certain rituals in order to feel less anxious (compulsions).Specific phobia – fearful feelings about a particular object or situation such as going near an animal, flying on a plane or getting an injection.Generalised anxiety disorder – feeling anxious about a wide variety of things on most days over several months.Social phobia – intense fear of criticism, being embarrassed or humiliated, even in everyday situations like eating in public or making small talk.These feelings may result in trying to avoid certain situations, such as being in crowded places. Panic disorder – frequent attacks of intense feelings of anxiety that seem like they can’t be brought under control.While we don’t know exactly how common anxiety is during pregnancy, it’s expected to be at least as common and many women experience anxiety and depression at the same time. There are a number of different types of anxiety that women may experience during pregnancy.
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If you’re experiencing symptoms of anxiety yourself, or notice any changes in a friend or family member who is pregnant or recently had a baby, you should seek professional support. Everyone feels anxious from time to time. While stress and anxious feelings are a common response to a situation where we feel under pressure, they usually pass once the stressful situation has passed, or ‘stressor’ is removed. You might already be feeling a bit more anxious than usual, so it can be hard to know how much is ‘too much’. Anxiety - Beyond Blue Anxiety Anxiety is more than just feeling stressed or worried. The symptoms of anxiety are sometimes not all that obvious as they often develop gradually. It’s common to experience symptoms of depression at the same time as anxiety. The symptoms of anxiety are the same during pregnancy and early parenthood as any other point in our lives. However, if these symptoms stick around beyond a couple of weeks, you could be experiencing anxiety or depression. Known as the ‘baby blues’, this usually passes within a few days without specific care – plenty of support and understanding from your loved ones usually does the trick. Anxiety or the ‘baby blues’?Ĭhanges in your hormone levels following childbirth can make you feel tearful, irritable or very sensitive. If your anxious feelings are getting in the way of daily life, it’s time to seek support. Add difficulties with feeding, sleeping or settling your baby into the mix and things can start to feel a bit overwhelming. Becoming a parent can be a pretty stressful time – everything’s new and it can take a while to find your feet.
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